Perception of Fish Farmers Toward The Use of Biofloc Technology | ||
| Alexandria Science Exchange Journal | ||
| Volume 46, Issue 4, December 2025, Pages 661-677 PDF (4.31 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2025.466059 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Fatma N. Elwan; Alaa M. A. F. ElKawa | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The main objective of this study was to assess the perception of fish farm owners toward the use of biofloc technology. by identifying the personal. social. and economic characteristics of fish farm owners in the study area; to determine the sources of information from which they obtain knowledge about the biofloc system; to evaluate their levels of awareness and understanding of biofloc technology; to identify the major problems they face in applying the system; and to explore their suggestions for overcoming these constraints. Furthermore. the study proposed an action plan for aquaculture extension services to raise awareness among fish farmers about biofloc-based aquaculture practices and their implementation in fish farms. The study was conducted on a simple random sample of 200 fish farm owners in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire through personal interviews during December 2023 and January 2024. The collected data were statistically analyzed using frequencies. percentages. and weighted average. The most important findings of the research was that regarding information sources. the most relied-upon governmental sources were the Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research. Abbassa (weighted average score 3.75). and the General Authority for Fish Resources Development (weighted average score 3.69). Non-governmental sources included personal experience (weighted average 3.77) and the internet (weighted average 3.71). Overall. the majority of respondents (48.5%) had a low level of perception regarding technical extension practices related to biofloc-based aquaculture. while 32% had a moderate level. The most prominent challenges faced by fish farmers in implementing biofloc technology included insufficient knowledge about the system (97%) and the absence of demonstration farms to illustrate practical applications (95%). Key recommendations included ensuring continuous electricity supply (97%). providing government financial support for biofloc farm establishment (95%). and enhancing awareness of biofloc benefits among fish farmers (94%). The proposed action plan is expected to increase the number of farmers adopting biofloc technology. improve fish productivity by 20–30%. reduce feed and water consumption. lower operational costs. and minimize the environmental impacts of conventional aquaculture systems. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Fish farm owners. Perception. Biofloc technology | ||
|
Statistics Article View: 6 PDF Download: 5 |
||
